Saturday, March 2, 2019

Ed Blaine - G

Staying on the offensive line a bit longer, today I am featuring Ed Blaine, the Eagles' starting left guard from 1963-66. Blaine didn't have any football cards, so these photos found on the internet will have to do.

Blaine was drafted by the Packers in the 2nd round in 1962. He played in every game as a rookie, but started none.  (Some guys named Kramer and Thurston were ahead of him!)

In September 1963 he was traded to the Eagles. Ed played every game during his 4 seasons with the Birds, and started all but one game in '63 and one game in '66.



He retired after the 1966 season, at age 26. He had always intended to only play 5 seasons, then become a doctor. Eventually he became one of the country's leading pharmaceutical researchers.

Where's Waldo Ed?

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